Winter and Your Skin
Winter weather can be especially rough on skin. Not only does the cold outdoor air dry out your epidermis, but heated indoor air from furnaces or other sources of artificial warmth can also be drying. Dry skin can be flaky, itchy, and uncomfortable. You can prevent reptilian skin this winter with all-natural alternatives. Make sure to test any of these remedies on a small part of your skin before applying to large areas. You might have an allergy or sensitivity to any of the items listed...
Read MoreIntroducing GreenPower & Complete Spectrum: Hemp Extract Capsules
We are pleased to announce that American BioSciences will be the exclusive distributor for new GreenPower and Complete Spectrum hemp extract capsules, both made by Extraordinary Extracts. Extraordinary Extracts is a leader in the hemp extraction industry. GreenPower and Complete Spectrum are the first dietary supplements with complete spectrum hemp flower and aerial parts organic extract powder, made using Extraordinary Extracts’ unique proprietary food grade organic solvent technology....
Read MoreImmPower Wins 2018 Immunity Essentials Award
We’re proud to announce that ImmPower-AHCC: Immune Health Support Supplement is the recipient of the Taste for Life magazine 2018 Immunity Essentials Award for Best Mushroom Blend! This prestigious award is only given to the most potent and ethically produced immune support supplements available on the market. The Taste for Life “staff has tested [ImmPower] and found [it] worthy of acclaim.” The lower the temperatures drop, the more important immune health becomes. The best way to protect...
Read MoreSugar and the Holidays
The holidays usher in a combination of emotions — from joy and peace to stress and panic. Both sets of emotions, good or bad, can result in eating the most indulgent of holiday treats. Give your immune health a hand, and ditch the processed sugar this year! The holidays and sugar consumption In a normal year, Americans are consuming 60 percent of their overall calories in highly-processed foods, and this means an overconsumption of processed sugar in things such as soda, cakes, and cookies....
Read MoreHealing After a Medical Procedure
Most medical procedures require some downtime afterward for healing. The more you listen to your body and not try to rush back into things, the better results you will see long term. While it can be frustrating that you can’t immediately bounce back after a procedure, these tips will help you stay on track and have a more enjoyable time while you’re on the mend. Prepare It’s best to prepare for your post-surgery needs well before you go into surgery. While your doctor will give you a list of...
Read MoreWhat is Selenium?
As its most basic level, selenium is a chalcogen element, or member of the oxygen family. There are two types of selenium: the relatively rare inorganic element found in trace amounts in pyrite and other rocks, and dietary, or organic, selenium. We will be discussing dietary selenium. Benefits Selenium has numerous benefits, ranging from boosting immune system health to promoting prostate wellness. Selenium is an essential element for the human body to function at optimal levels. It can play a...
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